Ask Me Anything - Official Cooler Master Representatives

[werewolfyman]

Truly amazing.

 

[JPNpower]

Thanks for the prompt answer! One more thing, is Cooler Master going to develop a HAF series in small form factor chasis any time soon?

High
Air
Flow

HAF XB is a tiny HAF

 

[CMRajiv]

There has been a recent trend towards developing mini ITX boards with full-fledged functionality. Do you have any new products coming out for the enthusiast lines that take advantage of this trend? Such as cases, power supplies, heat-pipe HSF units that don't block memory slots, etc. ?

Yessir, mini-ITX is getting a lot of attention from our team. I won't spoil anything, so when Jon gets to this thread he can provide more details.

 

[werewolfyman]

Do you have any air-cooling solutions that can handle a 220w TDP processor like the newest AMD FX 9000 series?

 

[1depp1]

Thanks for the prompt answer! One more thing, is Cooler Master going to develop a HAF series in small form factor chasis any time soon?

Without giving too many details - yes!

ETA of this case? haha.. sorry, but drooling for a case like this!

 

[Dean Phillpotts]

Do you have any plans on releasing a window for the Cosmos 2?

 

[lp231]

Planning on opening a few retail shops?

 

[CM Nic]

More and more modern PCs are ditching optical drives and floppy drives. Also, for memory cards, more people are using the card readers integrated into their monitors. In this way, the need for the external 5.75 inch drive seems to be dwindling. How does Cooler Master see this trend? Is there still a need for these bays? Will we be seeing less external drive bays in future Cooler Master cases in favor of other components or better airflow?

We've definitely been monitoring computer hardware and usage trends. We're also mindful of periodically surveying users to see where everyone sits on what legacy devices they'd like to see done away with. Trends do appear to show that people will eventually move away from various components like an ODD, but you'd be surprised how many still want it as a feature. There's also the issue of many DIY liquid cooling reservoir + pump combos that occupy those 5.25" bay spaces.

I'm personally leaning towards having those removed, but I like to tinker. I could see a nice compromise as offering a slim drive slot to free up some space for more cooling or other fun activities. As for our case line, we'll keep watching.

I'll defer to Jon for more information.

 

[CM Nic]

Thanks for the prompt answer! One more thing, is Cooler Master going to develop a HAF series in small form factor chasis any time soon?

Without giving too many details - yes!

ETA of this case? haha.. sorry, but drooling for a case like this!

You and me both...

 

[Robi_g]

Have you any plans to start colour coordinating products like corsair are doing currently?

 

[CM Nic]

Do you have any air-cooling solutions that can handle a 220w TDP processor like the newest AMD FX 9000 series?

http://www.coolermaster.com/product/Detail/cooling/cpu-air-cooler/v8-gts.html

Hasn't quite arrived in the U.S. yet, but soon...

It should be able to handle up to 250W.

 

[manofchalk]

Does Coolermaster intend on releasing/announcing any fan controllers in the near future, given you sell both fans and cases that are known for holding a ton of them?

 

[Norumu]

Do you have any air-cooling solutions that can handle a 220w TDP processor like the newest AMD FX 9000 series?

http://www.coolermaster.com/product/Detail/cooling/cpu-air-cooler/v8-gts.html

Hasn't quite arrived in the U.S. yet, but soon...

It should be able to handle up to 250W.

Psst... TPC 812 too

 

[ojas]

Hi, I have always wanted to ask, does when is the Cooler Master Elite 130 is shipping to Malaysia?

We wouldn't have this info since we're the North American team, sorry! We can try to inquire about it but don't know if we'll get the answer within the AMA window.

So i suppose it's futile asking about the lack of your Test Bench open air chassis here in India?

I could really use one!

 

[4745454b]

To echo manofchalk, I recently bought the HAF XM. I would have considered an XM that came with more fans. If it could have saved me some money by buying a case that came with more of those wonder quiet 200mm fans already installed.

 

[ojas]

I'm using an HAF 912 Advanced, any plans to revise the design with slide-out filters (so that you don't have to open the case) and slightly more room behind the motherboard tray? Maybe thicker foam over the 5.25" bays, while we're at it!

It could really do with those three things, otherwise a top class chassis!

 

[ojas]

How does CM rate its fans? I remember AnandTech found that the Sickle Flow fans fell well short of their advertised numbers?

 

[smeezekitty]

Do you plan to add USB3 functionality to the HAF series cases?

 

[smeezekitty]

More and more modern PCs are ditching optical drives and floppy drives. Also, for memory cards, more people are using the card readers integrated into their monitors. In this way, the need for the external 5.25 inch drive seems to be dwindling

From what I see the majority of builds still have optical drives. Also a 5 inch bay can hold something like a fan controller so I think it is a terrible idea to remove it.

 

[King Hackintosh]

Hello cooler master gurus! Would you mind telling me which of your products would be best for a 4.5ghz 4770k overclock?

Thanks you very much...

 

[Jon_CM]

More and more modern PCs are ditching optical drives and floppy drives. Also, for memory cards, more people are using the card readers integrated into their monitors. In this way, the need for the external 5.25 inch drive seems to be dwindling. How does Cooler Master see this trend? Is there still a need for these bays? Will we be seeing less external drive bays in future Cooler Master cases in favor of other components or better airflow?

Yes, you're right. This is quite a loaded question. You have mimimalists who have space concerns, to have the smallest enclosure because of overall room limitations on one side. On the other side you have enthusiasts who need 5.25" bays for mounting hardware, and those who see more bays as a benefit. If you surveyed the average mid tower released 5 years ago, it would have 5 x 5.25" bays. Today that same sized chassis will have 3.

Cooler Master is a global company, and without speculating on new products in the pipeline, I think its safe to say some markets will see smaller, highly space efficient chassis like the N200. I mentioned the N200 because it only has 1 5.25" bay but it is one of the only MATX chassis that supports a 240mm radiator and fans with push/pull internally.

 

[manofchalk]

Coolermaster has entered the peripherals (keyboard and mice) market relatively quickly, to much greater success than some competitors have in trying to gain the enthusiasts favor. Why do you feel this is?
In a similar vain, will Coolermaster continue making new keyboards that use the more "obscure" Cherry MX key switch's outside the standard Blue,Brown, Red and Black?

 

[Jon_CM]

Hi guys. I'm a big fan of the Cosmos 2 and I'm wondering if you're planning on a refresh of it or something new. So basically, what are your plans with the Ultra Tower segment and when will we expect to see something happen? If you have thought of it could you give us a broad hint of what to expect pls? For eg, it's going to be stylish (as in the cosmos 2 scenario) or it's going to be big and square (as in the Corsair 900D).

Everyone in Cooler Master has a little Cosmos love in their hearts. This means to say that we have Cosmos future products planned in the pipeline. I can't say exactly what they will be or when they will be released, but I can confirm that there are traditional and non-traditional products planned.

Cosmos is one of the only Cooler Master chassis that has never been copied. What makes it so unique of course are the aluminum handles and exacting design. Any chassis maker can make a huge box, but only Cooler Master can make a Cosmos.

 

[Jon_CM]

With almost everyone going into small form factor since it can do the same as large form factors. Is there a possibility, you guys going to make the Cosmos, HAF, and Storm series in MicroATX and even miniITX?
It would be awesome to see these cases coming in different sizes starting from full tower and all in the way down to miniITX.

Oh definately, we are developing more in these areas.

 

[Drew010]

I saw your guys' V8 GTS at computex and thought that it looked absolutely amazing, I also just recently saw that you have a new V4 GTS in your products. When are you going to actually release these two in the US and what prices are they going to be? Or at least estimates if you can't say exactly!